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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.73, 9,425.43 and 2,123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.73, 9,425.43 and 2,123.71 is: 3,185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.73 : 9,425.43 = 2,123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.73/9,425.43 = 2,123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.73x = 9,425.43 × 2,123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.73x = 20,016,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,016,856.38/6,283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.50

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